Preparation under way for Oxford Christmas Parade WITH VIDEO

Holly Bills, Oxford Chamber of Commerce, left, Maria Morton, Oxford Downtown Development Authority, and Judy Royster, Oxford Parks and Recreation on one of the floats for this years Christmas Parade. The parade is Saturday, December 1st at 2 pm. Thursday, November 29, 2012. The Oakland Press/TIM THOMPSON

Oxford will celebrate the holidays this year with the annual parade beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday. A tree-lighting ceremony will precede Saturday's events downtown from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in the "Soup and Sweets Stroll" by purchasing wrist bands -- $10 each, three for $25 or four for $30 -- to enjoy local restaurant favorites. Don't miss the festivities. For more information, call 248-628-2543.